 |
| Stephen Cox |
Stephen began his career in 1985 as a Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer(MLSO) working in two busy District General Hospitals in the UK. As a Senior Haematologist Stephen gained extensive teaching, leadership and administration experience and obtained a MSc in Biomedical Science.
He was a member of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Council for Professionals supplementary to medicine (CPSM).
In 2002 , After a highly successful fast track teaching career including senior leadership in several schools , Stephen was invited by Derby City Education Authority to lead on school improvement for Secondary Schools. As a result of his innovation Stephen led national presentations in the UK and to other Local Authorities . During this time Stephen obtained the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Stephen joined GEMS in January 2007 as Senior Education Officer- Strategic professional development. and was made Director in 2008.
In this time Stephen has developed a a high quality CPD programme delivered over the last two years. Over 200 events were delivered with 2500 staff attending through a blended learning approach and using latest technologies. The programme continues to grow from strength to strength in 2009 and is the envy of other educational companies.
He has developed an inter-active International leadership development programme for succession planning to include Principals and aspiring Principals, linked to best practice programmes world-wide.
Instrumental in the success has been the International coaching programme, appointing 40 learning coaches across GEMS schools to promote collaboration and sustainability of school improvement.
As a result of his work Stephen has been Invited as VIP guest speaker at many International Conferences worldwide speaking on areas of leadership and innovation in learning. He also contributes strategically in other areas of the business Development including Project Management, Marketing, Finance ICT and has considerable networks worldwide.
Stephen Cox
Director - Strategic Professional Development
GEMS Education
PO Box 8607
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4 347 7770
Fax: +971 4 340 3370
Email: stephen.cox@gemseducation.com
Top